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First thing that comes to mine, as far as offering advice, comes from a quote that I've carried with me since visiting the crypt beneath the St. Paul Cathedrial in London back in 1973. These were the...

Maps of the county I'm photographing in are key to remembering the locations I've scouted. It may be months, or even a year or two, before the conditions are near the ideal I'm looking for, and I am...

Thanks for bringing that up, mrladewig. How in the heck did I miss that great thread in my search?

Moderators,

Please feel free to bring the abstract thread that is shown in mrladewig's link to...

I debated whether to place this image in the landscape topic, but realized it would possibly clash with the prevailing images there. And since doing a search and not finding a topic where abstracts...

Whirling Pool, Charlevoix Co., Michigan
Linhof Tech III, Caltar HR 90mm, Tmax 400

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n253/Phillip_CHX/img116.jpg

Untitled, Charlevoix County, MI
Linhof Tech III, Caltar HR 90mm, Kodak VHC 160

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n253/Phillip_CHX/img284.jpg

Thanks, Bob.

Oh, I suppose I was being too easy on myself. The officer was likely thinking something more like, "That guy is flippin' NUTS!" :)


Robert Hughs wrote:

"It would have been...

The Greeter Chimney, Charlevoix railroad depot, MI
Linhof Tech III, Rodenstock 210mm, Tmax 400, orange filter.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n253/Phillip_CHX/img090.jpg


To get the...

Vultures gather at the edge of an airfield to await discards from the new, "Only one carrion per passenger allowed" flight rules.

Storm Ice, Charlevoix, MI
Linhof Tech III, Caltar HR 90mm, TMY 400, large light modifying panel

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n253/Phillip_CHX/img430.jpg

Castle Farms, Charlevoix, MI
Linhof Tech III, Caltar HR 90mm, TMY 400

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n253/Phillip_CHX/img093.jpg

Drumlin Farmstead, Antrim County, MI
Linhof Tech III, 210MM Rodenstock, Kodak VPH 400


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Michael Graves wrote:

"Good one, Phil. I like this. I bet it looks gorgeous on a selenium-toned print."


Thanks for the compliment, Michael. I gave selunium toning a try a while back, but...

Trilogy. Earl Young boulder home - Charlevoix, MI
Linhof Tech III, Rodenstock 150mm, Kodak TMY 400

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n253/Phillip_CHX/img270.jpg


A deep orange filter was...

Barnard Pond Drift

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Super Graphic, 210mm Rodenstock Sironar-N, Kodak TMY, Deep red filter

This is a November shot in which...

Ice Shelf. Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan
Linhof Tech III. 90mm Caltar HR. Fuji Velvia 50

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n253/Phillip_CHX/img118.jpg

Direction. Eastport Baptist Church (circa 1990), Michigan
Super Graphic. lens (?). Kodak VPS

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n253/Phillip_CHX/img131-1.jpg


This was a scene that caught my...

"Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts."
- Albert Einstein

This is one I've modified by taking out the word "books" and substituted with "photographs". It comes closest to saying what motivates me to photograph what I do. And it is being quoted from memory,...

I ran across a quote recently that reminded me of Ansel Adams' practice of pre-visualizing an image when photographing:

"It is a terible thing to see and have no vision."
- Helen Keller

My own experience with using a monolight setup off the beaten path has been with a Paul Buff Ultra 1200 monolight, 400watt Power Star inverter (true sine-wave) and a gel cell battery - the size of a...

LJS,

Speaking as a seasoned cloud chaser, I have to say that your sunset image is one of the nicest cloud formations I've seen in a good long while.

I used a Davis and Sanford tripod for several years in my early days of shooting 4X5 and medium format. There have been times where I photographed along streams and rivers where I had to place one or...

A fitting episode for, "As The Stomach Turns"? :)

Thanks for the feedback, Jerry. I had not been aware of the static issue with using zip-lock bags for film holders. Your mention of that didn't seem to register with me when I read your post, and I...

Okay, I've gathered some more specific info on what I use for my film holders. It is more accurate to describe the bags that I use as cooler bags, rather than lunch bags. And I should also note that...

I also use cheap soft-sided lunch bags for both my 4X5 and 8X10 film holders. Arctic Zone brand seems to work out best, but I have others. For dust and moisture control, each holder is sealed inside...

Thanks much, Ken, for the additional info. I'll definately give the ChromiX a good look.

That's also a good analogy on using the comparison of a musician needing to tune their instrument.

Thanks for the input, John and Ken. I've added two of the links you've provided to use for later reference.

I'm still at the novice stage when it comes to posting photos on the internet. My...

Any feedback on improving on what I'm doing in posting my above image would be much appreciated. I will be looking at this in the next few days from my public library where the computers are much...

Test post. This seems like the best place to see how photo posting works here.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n253/Phillip_CHX/img039.jpg



Upper Mosquito River falls, Pictured Rocks...

I made the mistake of buying several Toyo lensboards thinking they would fit my Toyo 45A. They ended up being different and are designed for the Toyo View camera, which I believe will also fit the...

I was able to use a slip-on Mamiya RB cap for the rear element of my 300mm Caltar-S II. A nice tight fit. It measures about 83mm inside diameter.

Hey, I'm not proud! Handsome is as handsome does,...

Joe,

I don't recall ever running across you in the Jordan valley, or at least seeing your RV. I generally spend more time photographing the Cedar River, just west of the Jordan River Valley. I did...

Thanks, Vinny. I've added the link to my favorites for Bill Schwabs upcoming gathering. I'm not sure at this point if it will work out for me to be there. But I'd like to if possible.

Crazy? I'm...

I've been away from large format photography for a number of years, and have lately been feeling a stronger tug to get back into it. Life happens, as they say.

I've lurked here off and on for...

This may draw a few laughs, but I use a regular hand towel for my 4X5 and a bath towel for my 8X10. Both are dark brown in color and have elastic strapping sewn into one of the long sides. The...